Lubricants and Fluids



Used engine oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods. Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil.


For the details of lubrication points and type of lubricants to be applied, refer to the illustrated index and various work procedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.

Lubrication Points Lubricant 
Engine(european model) Always use genuine Honda Oil, ACEA A1/B1 or ACEA A3/B3
ACEA/SAE viscosity: See chart. 
Engine(except european model) Always use API service grade SL or higher
SAE viscosity: See chart. 
Manual transmission Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
Always use Honda MTF*1. Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting because it does not contain the proper additives. 
Brake system (including ABS/VSA line) Genuine Honda Brake Fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4*2
We recommend genuine Honda Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system. 
Clutch line Genuine Honda Brake Fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4*2 
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
Release fork
Battery terminals
Brake booster clevis
Clutch master cyrinder clevis
Shift lever
Fuel fill door
Hood hinges and hood latch
Tailgate hinges and tailgate latch 
Multipurpose Grease 
M
Brake caliper piston seals
Shift cable ends 
Silicone Grease 
Brake caliper piston boots, piston pins and boots Rubber Grease 
Air conditioning compressor Compressor oil:
SANDEN SP-10 (P/N 38897-P13-003, 38898-P13-003 or 38899-P13-A01)
For refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) 

*1: If genuine Honda MTF is not available, use API service SL or higher grade motor oil with a viscosity of SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a temporary replacement. 
*2: We recommend Genuine Honda Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system. 

 

NOTE: The illustration shows the RHD type, the LHD type is symmetrical.